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Lewis
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USDA Forest Service38Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
38Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
Recreation
Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness.Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.Natural Features
The campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the American River and is the western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
Nearby Attractions
Lewis Campground is a recreation site within the French Meadows Recreation Area which includes many other recreation facilities. The Granite Chief Wilderness can be accessed nearby at Talbot Trailhead and access to the Western States Trail and Tevis Cup Trail also can be accessed nearby. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack trails, Duncan Canyon, Duncan Peak Lookout, Robinson Flat historic ranger station, Placer County Big Tree Grove Botanical Area, and Grouse Falls Scenic Area.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 38 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
38
Vehicle limit
38
Vehicle length
38
Driveway entry
38
Shade
38
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
38
Operator directions
High clearance vehicles may take Foresthill Rd to the 43 Rd (Robinson Flat Rd) to Mosquito Ridge Rd, snow permitting. Access from Soda Springs and the 43 Rd is not recommended for trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicles with four wheel drive. It is 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
38 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 38 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 002 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 22 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 EAST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 22 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 WEST Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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